Midweight Product Designer (UI/UX)

Help shape a new publishing product, from its first user journeys and visual identity through to launch.CoEditor is the technology arm of OQS Media, a software business within the group. We work with our own platforms and other publishers to develop innovative solutions for the publishing industry.We're looking for a talented midweight Product Designer with strong UI and UX skills, good product instincts, and the initiative to turn an early idea into a useful, beautifully designed product.Working directly with the CEO and alongside developers, you'll own the design from start to finish. You'll help define what we build, how it works, and how it looks, while helping keep the project moving towards launch.This is an opportunity for a designer who enjoys taking responsibility beyond the design file. Your main strength will be design, supported by the organisation and communication skills to help coordinate delivery and make practical decisions about priorities.What You'll DoWork directly with the CEO to translate the product vision into clear user journeys, prototypes, and designsUnderstand the needs of publishers and their users, using research and feedback to inform your decisionsDevelop the product's visual identity and carry it consistently through the interfaceOwn the UI and UX, creating intuitive, accessible experiences with strong attention to detailBuild and maintain a practical design system as the product developsHelp shape the initial product scope, challenge unnecessary complexity, and identify what matters most for launchWork closely with developers to explain designs, address constraints, and review implementationHelp coordinate priorities, milestones, and feedback so the project keeps movingRefine the product through testing, launch feedback, and ongoing useYou'll have meaningful ownership of a new product, direct access to the CEO, and the chance to see your work through from concept to launch. It's a role for someone who wants to grow their influence across both design and product development.RequirementsA portfolio demonstrating strong UI design, thoughtful UX, and your contribution to real digital productsExperience taking designs from an initial brief through to development and deliveryConfidence with Figma or comparable design and prototyping toolsThe ability to create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and polished interface designsA strong understanding of visual hierarchy, typography, layout, and consistencyAn understanding of accessibility and usability principlesThe ability to explain your design decisions and balance user needs, business priorities, and technical constraintsStrong organisation and communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with the CEO and collaborate closely with developersA proactive approach, with the ability to work independently, bring clarity to an open brief, and take ownership of the next stepsAn interest in shaping product priorities and helping coordinate delivery alongside your design responsibilitiesDesirableExperience with publishing, media, SaaS, or workflow toolsExperience helping manage a digital product or project, including priorities, milestones, and developer handoverExperience developing a product's visual identity and building design systemsExperience conducting user research or usability testingBenefitsSalary dependent on experience5% Employer Contribution Pension SchemeGenerous Holiday Allowance with 25 days holiday per calendar year + birthday holiday bonus + Bank Holiday LeaveAll staff receive generous discounts at our Company restaurant, as well as free breakfast and fruitCycle to work schemeInterest free season ticket loan